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Hi, I have a near identical black Edmondson dating press used in Tasmania, Australia. The iron makers plate on top appears to have been cast with the press, and not attached like a brass plate. It reads: 'Edmondson, Knowsley St, Cheetham, Manchester.' The brass 'jaws' are numbered 5850. \Can anyone give me an idea of when this version was made and what the number means? Thanks, Mark

Yes, this is indeed an Edmonson ticket dating press. A box of metalic type containing numerals and 3 character month stamps completes this equipment. Used on all main line railways including London Underground until the demise of the Edmonson ticket in favour of locally printed tickets such as APTIS tickets.